I read your comments in The Lake Report’s April 20 article, “Chautauqua parents worried about speeders on Shakespeare Ave.,” concerning speeding issues in my neighbourhood.

Can you explain to me why you aren’t a “big fan” of speed bumps and don’t feel speed bumps are “effective”?

I’m not a big fan of my children’s lives being at risk due to consistent careless drivers on our street.

How can we fix this in a timely manner? What do you need from me to make it happen?

I find it hard to rationalize how speed control bumps would be ineffective in slowing down a vehicle on Shakespeare. Could you share with me research showing they won’t be effective?

A 2004 matched case-control study in the United States evaluated the effectiveness of speed humps in reducing child pedestrian injuries.

The simple and obvious results were: “Analysis showed that speed humps were associated with lower odds of children being injured within their neighbourhood and being struck in front of their home Conclusions: Our findings suggest that speed humps make children’s living environments safer.”

A quick Google search will certainly show the effectiveness of speed humps outweighs any negative outcomes.

Let’s make this happen together.

I’m more than willing to help motivate and drive tangible action on this issue.

How can we explore this in a real way and make the right decision for our children and neighbours?

I look forward to your response.

Matt Finlin
NOTL